Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison revealed that he did not consult with head coach Jason Kidd before finalizing the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the New York Knicks. Harrison stated that he and Kidd share a strong understanding of the team's desired culture and player archetypes, allowing him to confidently make the decision without direct input from Kidd.
“We kept it between us. We had to. We had to keep it tight,” Harrison said. “J- Kidd didn’t know about it, but J- Kidd and I are aligned and we talk about archetypes and we talk about the culture that we want to create, so I know the type of players that he likes without actually talking to him.
It feels quite odd that a general manager would sign off on on a trade of this magnitude without getting his coach’s opinion since, well, he’s the one who has to coach the roster.Luka Doncic trade ‘doesn’t feel real’ to Mavericks after whirlwind daySure, Harrison probably understands what type of players Kidd wants on his team. He surely knows whether Kidd liked having Doncic on the roster or not.
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